LGBT History Month 2016: Queeroes!

February is LGBT History Month in the UK. Lee Williscroft-Ferris explains how we intend to mark the month here at The Queerness.

‘We need to have each others’ backs’: TQ meets CN Lester

CN Lester is a trans activist, musician, teacher, academic and author. They took time out in their typically hectic schedule to talk to Lee Williscroft-Ferris about a very exciting new project, as well as the ongoing battle for trans equality.

Gay men are fully-rounded emotional, social and, yes, sexual beings. Deal with it!

Why does the idea of gay men having sex freak so many people out? Lee Williscroft-Ferris discusses the issue of social desexualisation.

The BriaAndChrissy videos: A tale of misogyny, homophobia and self-promotion

YouTube duo BriaAndChrissy have released a series of videos of lesbians and gay men touching one another intimately. Lee Williscroft-Ferris looks beyond the clickbait at the real issues this 'trend' raises.

Poppers ban: It’s not just the law being tightened

As Tory MP Crispin Blunt 'outs' himself as partial to poppers, Lee Williscroft-Ferris considers the potential repercussions of the likely ban on the 'little bottle' on the social and sex lives of gay men.

Coming out: Keep the champagne on ice

As David Mundell becomes the latest MP to come out as gay, Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes a look at reactions to the announcement and what they tell us about the process of coming out.

The Big Gay Survey 2016

Cisgender gay men in the UK: The Queerness needs you! Take part in The Big Gay Survey 2016!

Ivan Massow and the white gay male intersectional deficit

Ivan Massow, the 1990s poster boy of gay respectability politics, has raised his head above the parapet once more. Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes issue.

Tyson Fury and the SPOTY dilemma

Champion boxer Tyson Fury has found himself embroiled in a row over his credentials as a 'Sports Personality of the Year'. Lee Williscroft-Ferris examines the case for his removal from the shortlist.

Bears, otters and cubs, oh my!

Gay men have become increasingly tribal, choosing to place themselves into a box that binds them with kindred spirits. What are the advantages of this and what are the potential pitfalls? Lee Williscroft-Ferris discusses.